Background reports on "hot topics" and current and histroical events from 1923 to present. Reports include an overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources. CQ Researcher is an excellent place to start your research about contemporary issues or to get a topic idea. Service is limited to 5 simultaneous users.

JSTOR presents the complete runs of scholarly journals in a variety of disciplines, including political science. Also offers eBook content and conference proceedings. Select Advanced Search for the most search options and to limit results to "political science" topics.

Viewpoint articles explore the pros and cons of controversial and current issues. Information is supported by corresponding reference materials, commentaries and viewpoints, periodical and news articles, primary sources, statistics and multimedia. An excellent resource for essays, debates, and for coming with ideas for a topic.

Statista is a statistic portal that integrates data on over 80.000 topics from over 18,000 sources. Data sources include market research reports, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases.